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Can I File a Lawsuit if I’m Involved in an Airplane Crash or Injured During a Flight?
Flying is one of the safest modes of transportation, but accidents happen. In 2016, the NTSB reports there were a total of 1,335 accidents and 408 fatalities.
What Are Your Legal Rights After an Accident Involving a Commercial Truck?
Commercial trucks are substantially larger than most vehicles. Box trucks and 18-wheelers can cause significant damage to your car and your safety
My Child Was Injured at School. What Should I Do?
Parents do everything possible to keep their children safe. There are times when their safety and well-being are out of a parents’ hands.
My Child Was Injured at Daycare or Summer Camp. What Should I Do?
The moment you put your kid on a bus or drop them off at daycare or summer camp, you expect others to care for them with the same level of care you provide
How To Help Someone Facing Emotional Trauma After a Car Crash
Physical injuries are not the only aftermath of a car accident. Many people suffer from emotional trauma. That emotional strain can be severe or mild. No matter how serious it is, it affects everyday life
What To Do After A Car Accident Involving Fatalities?
The National Safety Council tracks the number of people who die on U.S. roadways. The organization has done so since 1921
What Should I Do If I’m Involved in a Car Crash with Someone Who Was Texting?
Per the Governors Highway Safety Association, driving while texting is banned in 48 states. In Florida, the law against text messaging goes into effect on October 1, 2019. Missouri only bans texting while driving for drivers 21 or younger.
5 Common Types Of Malpractice Found In Hospitals & What To Do If You Fall Victim
Medscape surveyed thousands of physicians about malpractice. More than half admitted they’d been named in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Surgeons and OB/GYNs were the most likely to be sued. Of those lawsuits, 3 out of 10 cases were settled before the trial.
What To Do If You’re Involved In A Car Crash While Pregnant
Pregnancy is an exciting and nerve-wracking time. One of the times it’s especially nerve-wracking is when you’re in a car crash. Between 2006 and 2012, the NHTSA reported approximately 112,300 pregnant women were in car crashes
Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong. How the legal system can help
You see TV shows about plastic surgeries gone wrong. Whether you’re watching the British show Botched Up Bodies or the U.S. show Botched, there’s a lot of attention being drawn to the ways plastic surgery can go horribly, horribly wrong.
5 Most Common Injuries in Auto Crashes
Police across the nation reported 7.277 million vehicle crashes to the The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2016. Of those crashes, only 2.177 million people received injuries.
Car Crashes & Whiplash: Tips For Preventing & What To Do Post Crash
Parents do everything possible to keep their children safe. There are times when their safety and well-being are out of a parents’ hands.
I Slipped And Fell In A Restaurant. What Should I Do?
As its name suggests, a slip and fall accident occurs when someone is injured after slipping and losing their footing.
What Happens If My Child is Injured in a School Bus Crash?
This is because school buses are heavily regulated and designed to be safer than the vast majority of passenger vehicles on the road.
Medical Malpractice Tips: 5 Things To Do If You Suspect Medical Malpractice
A team of researchers at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University recently concluded that about 10% of all deaths in the U.S. are due to medical errors. This means over 250,000 people are killed as a result of medical malpractice every year, and countless others suffer non-fatal injuries.
Top Summertime Injuries & How to Avoid Them
The summer season is inching closer and closer. Summer is known for its warm weather and sunshine, but many people do not realize that summer is also the season of serious accidents. Here’s a look at some of the most common summertime accidents:
I Tripped in a Store. What Should I Do?
Retailers are legally obligated to maintain safe conditions on their properties at all times to ensure their customers are not injured while shopping. But unfortunately, some retailers fail to fulfill this legal obligation. Customers can trip over a number of things inside a retail store, including items that have fallen off of the shelves, uneven flooring, torn carpeting, and product fixtures.
Can You Have A Medical Malpractice Case Regardless Of Age?
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, behind only heart disease and cancer. Errors made by healthcare providers cause over 250,000 deaths per year, which is roughly 10% of annual deaths in the U.S. These errors also cause tens of thousands of non-fatal injuries as well. Based on these statistics, it is clear that medical malpractice is a serious problem.
Should I Go To The Hospital After A Car Crash?
There are approximately 4 million emergency room visits related to car accidents every year in the United States. The people who visit emergency rooms after a car accident suffer a wide range of injuries from whiplash and other soft tissue injuries to head trauma and spinal cord damage.
If I Am Partially At Fault For A Personal Injury, Can I Still File A Lawsuit?
Anyone who is injured by the negligent acts of another person has the right to file a personal injury claim. The purpose of a personal injury claim is to hold the at-fault party accountable for their negligent behavior and demand that they compensate you for the injuries they have caused.
Farm Equipment Accidents How to Share the Road What You Need to Know
Farmers must use a lot of equipment in order to maintain their farms, including trucks, tractors, bailers, choppers, and seeders. Any piece of heavy machinery can be dangerous, regardless of how familiar the farmer is with its use
How Do I Know If I Have A Wrongful Death Case?
Wrongful death claims are civil cases that are brought against defendants responsible for someone else’s death. A wrongful death claim allows the family members of the victim to seek justice against the defendant
What Should I Do If I’m Injured In A Department Store?
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere—even in a department store. There are a number of hazards that could cause slip and fall accidents inside a department store
The Dangers Of Overloaded Or Improperly Loaded Trucks
There are a number of factors that can contribute to the cause of a truck accident, including a distracted driver, fatigue, bad weather, poorly maintained vehicle, and malfunctioning parts. One factor that is often overlooked is the truck’s cargo.